Veterinary Assistant

Sunray Animal Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our fast-paced team. 

Sunray Animal Clinic is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas.

Sunray Animal Clinic is located in Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick, a town of approximately 20,000, is home to Bowdoin College, the Bowdoin International Music Festival, the Peary-Macmillan Arctic Museum and the Maine State Music Theatre. Brunswick is one of the best foodie towns in Maine! Cuisines from around the world as well as classic Maine seafood and farm-to-table fine dining are found in the many restaurants on Maine Street. Maine Street also offers bakeries, shops, boutiques, antique shops. Freeport and its many popular outlets is only ten minutes away and Portland is only a half-hour’s drive.

Veterinary Assistant

Sunray Animal Clinic in Brunswick, ME

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy, including in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and record keeping
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Performs physical assessments and records observations, including triaging and problem solving to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Safe, low stress and compassionate handling and restraint
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-house
• Monitors vitals by hand and with equipment
• Sample collection and processing for in-house and reference labs
• Builds initial rapport and long-term relationships with both pets and clients, successfully communicates plans and estimates to owners
• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
• Communicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient’s needs

BENEFITS

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world’s longest belly rub and ear massage combined: 

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance
• Employee Ruff-erral Program
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Bonding leave enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
• Certification and license fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
• Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
• Free online group exercise classes, such as HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) twice a week, taught by certified trainers
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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